Dr. Cristi is one of the few neuropsychologists in the country with expertise in autism spectrum disorders from 18 months old through adults. She has a strong understanding of how the brain changes over time and how our age and treatments influence language and learning skills to develop. She also recognizes how neurological, and genetic conditions often overlap with ASD. This is especially important in assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders because children may be late talkers or may have speech/language delays that are mistaken for ASD or that present with ASD, which need to be detected and treated. ASD symptoms evolve over time and often exist with other motor impairments, intellectual deficits, attention or hyperactivity problems, anxiety and/or depression, tics, and seizures. Dr. Cristi's approach is not to just "give a label" of Autism but to identify these risk factors and to detect individual strengths that will enhance outcomes. Dr. Cristi also works with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder which may have gone undiagnosed for years. Dr. Cristi's goal is to ensure an individual's struggles with relationships do not interfere with other life goals such as going to college, seeking out that dream job, or maintaining a fulfilling relationship with coworkers or a romantic partner. Dr. Cristi helps individuals with customized plans and treatments that put them back in control of their life and happiness.